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September 09, 2022 Amapiano: The Online Heartbeat of SA's Youth Culture
Over the past year, Amapiano has taken over dancefloors and playlists around the world and has become the driving force behind some of TikToks most viral dance challenges. But where did the sound come from? For those unlucky enough to be uninitiated, Amapiano is an electronic music movement - created and still most popular - in the townships of South Africa’s Gauteng province.
August 29, 2022 The Game Boy Color - The Story of a Childhood Icon
The Game Boy Color was initially released in Japan on October 21st, 1998, while it was released in the rest of the world in November. As the successor of the Game Boy, it represented a new step in the history of Nintendo, the GB line, and a piece of childhood for millions of people worldwide.
August 28, 2022 How The A$AP Mob Combined Fashion And Music Like Never Before
Discover our latest in partnership with Phorin Collective, detailing ASAP Mob's role in strengthening the relationship between Hip Hop and fashion like never before, from the streets of Harlem to the runway shows of Paris Fashion Week.
August 14, 2022 The Rise and Demise of the Outlandish Custom Motorcycles - Reminiscing the Glory Days of the Bosozoku
From the car tuning of Akira Nakai to the custom motorbike buildings of Hideya Togashi, it's safe to say that Japan today has a rich culture in vehicle modification. However, most nowadays aren’t aware of the demographics of the bike customization scene back in the 20th century, a golden era for bike modification, when the Bosozoku ruled the streets with their flashy, over-the-top, style-oriented Kaizosha (custom vehicles).
August 08, 2022 "Roots" - A Conversation with Photographer Remi Bouvier.
One Block Down linked with photographer Remi Bouvier for a special interview, from his background, growing up in Ghana, to pursuing photography in Europe and his new book "Roots," all shot in Ghana in February 2020.
August 06, 2022 The New Monkey: The UK Club You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
If you are someone who is au fait with the rich tapestry of hard dance music, you will know all about Makina. If you don't do speed and aren't too keen on wearing cut-price sportswear in clubs, you probably won't. Emerging in the late nineties, Makina fused European hard dance genres and became the instrumental backing to a generation of MCs like Rockeye who used it to talk about the intimate details of their lives, whilst hyping crowds at 180bpm. It is pioneers like him, along with a new generation of youth in the region that are continuing to push the genre forward and make it their own: undiluted and untouched from the outside.
July 31, 2022 Antagonist Fashion - Style Representation of Yakuza in Films
The Yakuza, much like otaku, punk, and other subcultures, despite being considered despicable by the general public, their lifestyles usually do make up for successful and popular entertainment content due to the stark contrast between their lifestyle and that of a regular citizen. Today, we look at the depiction of the Yakuza in films through the lens of style, and break down how outfits make up for the fascination of these Yakuza characters.
July 26, 2022 One Block Down presents “You’ll Never Feel Cold Again” a Collaboration with RefrigiWear
For its latest collaboration, One Block Down partners with the historic workwear brand RefrigiWear for an exclusive capsule collection. Exploring the brand legacy both in workwear and street culture and highlights the brand's history rooted in American workwear, thanks to its founding in Inwood, New York.
July 26, 2022 One Block Down presents "Dog Days", a Special Project with Vans: Release Date, Price & How To Buy
For its latest project, One Block Down explores the indisputable impact Vans had and continues to have on the world of skateboarding. Entitled “Dog Days”, the project honours Vans’ checkerboard slip-on sneaker – an iconic shoe that is as ubiquitous on the skate scene today as it was in the late ‘70s after its debut.
July 22, 2022 A Hot Summer Day in Brooklyn - Detailing Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" Style Influence and Legacy
Whenever we get to the summer, and the temperatures start to increase, there is a movie that I always want to watch again; even if I have seen it plenty of times, it never gets old; of course, I'm talking about the 1989 Spike Lee joint classic "Do the Right Thing."
July 17, 2022 Internet Subculture: Iceberg Explain
Since 2015, Iceberg charts have been used by internet communities to demonstrate that the tip of the iceberg is the summation of the knowledge of most people, while the much larger submerged part of the iceberg is the sum of all knowledge of a particular topic.
July 10, 2022 Japanese Working Class Fashion - Designs Originated from the Construction Sites of Japan
In Japan, an occupation as a construction worker is widely regarded as a “3k” job; kitanai (dirty), kiken (dangerous), and kitsui (demanding). However, in today’s article we will be introducing you to the hidden 4th “k” in the life of a construction worker, which is kakkoii, cool.
June 27, 2022 One Block Down presents "SUBNOTESFROM"
"SUBNOTESFROM" is a collection of five publications developed in partnership with external contributors and content creators, Samutaro, Sabukaru, Contemporary Standard, and Otto Resource. Each of the books in “SUBNOTESFROM” provides a framework of cultural analysis and exploration by focusing on a single subculture in a specific region of the world: Brazil, Nigeria, Japan, the US, and the UK.
June 08, 2022 One Block Down x Porter-Yoshida & Co. "Artist Series"
To celebrate its latest collaboration with Porter-Yoshida & Co., One Block Down reached out to its community of artists for a call to action to customize nine bags from the collaboration. All the bags are now available for auction, with the proceeds going to charities chosen by the artists.
June 08, 2022 One Block Down x Cassina "Floating Opposites"
One Block Down collaborates with Cassina, the internationally renowned Italian brand characterized by groundbreaking furniture designs. Cassina’s work is revered by countless creatives that operate in several fields, from music and cinema to fashion and art.
June 05, 2022 How Fitted Caps Became a Staple of Streetwear and Their Newfound Success in the Era of Customization
The fitted cap. If there’s one item of clothing that’s cemented its place in the pantheon of streetwear staples, then it’s undoubtedly this iconic piece of re-appropriated performance headwear, namely New Era’s legendary 5950 model. In the era of DIY-focused, sustainability-driven fashion trends, the once niche practice of cap customization has begun to gather mainstream traction as a new generation looks to put its mark on a classic.
May 29, 2022 Son Goku to Jujutsu Kaisen - The Evolution of Shonen Manga Protagonists
While manga is believed to have existed in Japan for hundreds of years, it was in the early 1900’s that the specific brand of manga we have come to know and love today, Shonen Manga, was pioneered. As manga was typically read by young boys at the time, shonen, meaning “boy” or “youth”, and manga, meaning “comic”, made it clear from the beginning who the target audience was for these new hand-drawn adventures.
May 16, 2022 Aloha Shirt: Surf, Film and the Far Right Movement
Created in the 1930s by Japanese seamstresses, the Aloha Shirt was initially made from Kimono fabric scraps. The first Hawaiian shirts were made from Yukata cotton, based on a "Palaka," a shirt worn on the island's plantations. But, this simple garment became quickly after World War II a new staple in Americans' wardrobes, getting a completely new subcultural meaning.
May 15, 2022 Japan's Love for New Balance - A Long Distance Relationship Between Boston and Tokyo
There are fewer brands more “All-American” than New Balance. With quality and authenticity as major brand pillars, the Boston-based company is “east coast” to its core, and in more ways than one. Despite this (or as a consequence of, depending on how you want to look at it), New Balance has achieved absolute cult-status on a totally different east coast: Japan.
May 03, 2022 So Italian - How the Motor Scooter Became the Symbol of a Nation
In 2022, we are used to seeing kids begging their parents for the latest iPhone model or the new Nike collaboration. Still, just 20 years ago, teenagers were crying, asking their parents, as a gift for promotion in school or a birthday, for a Booster or the iconic Honda Dio. This dream gift was life-changing for teenagers and finally allowed them to move around freely, both in the city and in small towns scattered all over Italy.
April 30, 2022 Dr. Martens x Pleasures: A Special Editorial by One Block Down and Cold Archive
To celebrate the release of the new Jorge Mule in collaboration between Dr. Martens and Pleasures, One Block Down partnered with curator and content creator @cold_archive for a special editorial.
April 20, 2022 One Block Down x Porter-Yoshida & Co "Hazy Smoky Night": Release Date, Price & How To Buy
One Block Down is proud to present its latest collaboration with Porter-Yoshida % Co, a special four-piece capsule that fully encompass the union of these two brands. To celebrate the union, One Block Down has created a unique multi-media campaign composed of three short films and a photography series, with a key protagonist at its center: the "Lobby Boy"
April 20, 2022 An Exploration of "Stoner Movies" - The Subgenre Symbol Of a Generation
On the occasion of 4:20, One Block Down decided to look back at some of the most iconic stoner movies in history and how they expanded the reach of cannabis culture globally.
April 18, 2022 Yung Lean and the Sad Boys - How a Group of Swedish Teenagers Innovated the Music Scene and Influenced a New Generation of Artists
When Yung Lean first burst into the scene in 2013, no one was ready for it, and no one was able to fully understand his potential, similar to what people were thinking of Young Thug; even if some liked the music, only a few saw the revolution that these artists were bringing to the game.
April 16, 2022 Woodstock 99 - How a Festival Turned into a Disaster
While the original Woodstock festival from 1969 was born directly influenced by the hippie movement, with the idea of creating a peaceful celebration of music. Its successors, Woodstock 1994 and Woodstock 1999, weren’t as lucky and as influential as the original; someone could say that Woodstock 99 went so horribly wrong that it almost put at risk the idea of future festivals that size.
April 13, 2022 On Cloudaway “Get Lost in the Clouds” - A Special Editorial by One Block Down and Orienteer Mapazine
To celebrate the release of the new On “Cloudaway” silhouette in its three color ways “Pearl Fog”, “Ice Chili” and “Black Rock”, One Block Down linked up with Orienteer Mapazine to create a unique editorial, “Get Lost in the Clouds.”
April 10, 2022 “Martyr’s Brigade" - A Conversation with @sakirkhader
On the occasion of the release of its debut photo book published by our friends at 550BC, One Block Down had the chance of sitting down with Dutch photographer and film director Sakir Khader. In our conversation, we explored his background, his work, and the concept behind “Martyr’s Brigade,” in which Sakir Khader provides an intimate, unfiltered look at a rebel group fighting in Syria.
April 03, 2022 Slow Living - A Visual Exploration by One Block Down
In our latest photographic editorial project, One Block Down decided to investigate the concept of "Slow Living." The meaning of it is to encourage a lifestyle where people can live more meaningful lives and takes things slow, living with their own pace and values against the fast pace of contemporary society.
April 02, 2022 Cholo - The Sartorial Identity of Los Angeles
Often affiliated with the Hispanic gangs of Los Angeles, the Cholo style is now represented all over the world. Dickies, Cortez and Pendleton shirts ... this is how we could summarize this aesthetic. However, the Cholo style is governed by codes that have evolved alongside the Mexican community in the USA.
March 27, 2022 Depicting the Cultural Significance of the Porsche 911
When Ferdinand Porsche could not find a sports car he dreamed of, he decided to build one himself. The vision he created has moved the world for over 74 years and while the German car company counts many impressive innovations to its legacy, one model has stood out above the rest - the Porsche 911. A practical daily driver, a status symbol, a performance benchmark and a race-winner, the car and cultural icon is loved by legions of fans worldwide.
March 26, 2022 How Colors Magazine Predicted a New Visual Language
Colors Magazine was founded by American graphic designer Tibor Kalman and Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani in 1991 as a new "sponsored" editorial project by Benetton. Published quarterly in two languages and with versions available in 9 different languages, it represented a magazine for a globalized audience before the advent of the internet.
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